Xi'an to Taiyuan Train

西安 → 太原

Xi'an to Taiyuan takes between 2 hours 54 minutes and 10 hours 33 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 26 direct services, with the first train at 07:39 and the last at 23:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Xi'an and Taiyuan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
26 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K209607:39Xi'an18:10Taiyuan10h31m
D191010:47Xi'an West14:25Taiyuan South3h38m
D104610:53Huyi14:31Taiyuan South3h38m
D282211:01Xi'an North14:11Taiyuan South3h10m
D190211:06Huyi15:08Taiyuan South4h02m
D104611:21Xi'an North14:31Taiyuan South3h10m
D190211:38Xi'an North15:08Taiyuan South3h30m
D200511:49Huyi15:59Taiyuan South4h10m
G377911:54Huyi16:05Taiyuan South4h11m
D200512:01Xi'an West15:59Taiyuan South3h58m
G377912:11Xi'an West16:05Taiyuan South3h54m
K21412:13Xi'an21:40Taiyuan9h27m
D171212:47Xi'an West17:05Taiyuan South4h18m
D190815:03Huyi18:41Taiyuan South3h38m
D190815:33Xi'an North18:41Taiyuan South3h08m
D258416:59Xi'an North20:55Taiyuan South3h56m
D256817:08Xi'an North21:02Taiyuan South3h54m
D171817:21Xi'an West21:22Taiyuan South4h01m
G321017:53Xi'an North21:16Taiyuan South3h23m
G461119:15Xi'an East23:28Taiyuan South4h13m
G314019:42Xi'an North22:36Taiyuan South2h54m
D257019:50Xi'an North23:04Taiyuan South3h14m
K157120:15Xi'an04:58Taiyuan8h43m
D4220:23Xi'an04:00Taiyuan7h37m
K54623:00Xi'an East09:33Taiyuan South10h33m
D1623:34Xi'an East07:21Taiyuan7h47m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Taiyuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Xi'an and Taiyuan. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Xi'an

  • Xi'an西安
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4
  • Xi'an West西安西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Huyi鄠邑
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xi'an North西安北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
  • Xi'an East西安东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 5

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

  • Taiyuan太原
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Taiyuan South太原南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1

At a Glance

RouteXi'an (西安) to Taiyuan (太原)
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Direct services26
Fastest journey2 hours 54 minutes on G3140 (19:42 to 22:36)
First train07:39 K2096 from Xi'an
Last train23:34 D16 from Xi'an East
Departure stations on timetableXi'an, Xi'an West, Huyi, Xi'an North, Xi'an East
Arrival stations on timetableTaiyuan, Taiyuan South
Train types in snapshotK, D, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h54m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 26 direct services between Xi'an and Taiyuan.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.